The Nerd Academy Podcast

Before the Road to Doomsday begins in full Jarod and Taylore look back on the early days of Marvel Studios and how the pantheon of Marvel heroes was seen as little more than highly marketable action figures before a series of risky plays created a pop culture empire. Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 C...

Jarod and Travis celebrate episode 200 of The Nerd Academy Podcast with the announcement of our new MCU rewatch show THE ROAD TO DOOMSDAY and unpack a mixed news cycle with the unsettling acquisition of EA by Saudi Arabia and Jared Kushner’s equity company, the brief look we got at our cast in Avengers: Doomsday, the first trailer for Insomniac’s Wolverine game, James Gunn’s teasing of Man of Tomo...

This week on KNR Jarod, Conor, and Kason breakdown the first teaser trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu and try to gleam some of the story details hidden within an action packed teaser! Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMitch692Channel Help us out by chuckin' a...

This week on KNR Jarod is joined by Andi Hodges of Genders, Queers, & Buccaneers to reflect on The Acolyte one year later to look back on the themes, the characters, and of course, the discourse. Andi’s Show: https://genders-queers-buccaneers.pinecast.co/episode/45c1cdc6/silver-s-hot-date Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllR...

Even though D23 didn’t yield a whole lot of news, Jarod and Travis still have plenty to talk about! News of our Superman follow up, trailer talk for Marvel Zombie, and more, including Jarod and Travis getting to the bottom of this Doomsday set drama. (spoiler: it’s stupid clickbait and there’s lots of yelling) Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www....

Despite a sleepy SDCC, the news is still coming out! From an incredible new suit for Spidey and Punisher is up to his antics in Brand New Day, the Hall of Justice Mural has been revealed, and Jarod has a lot of thoughts about Summer Slam 2025 and rot at the core of the WWE. Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mit...

This week on KNR Jarod is joined by Andi Hodges of Genders, Queers, & Buccaneers to reflect on The Acolyte one year later to look back on the themes, the characters, and of course, the discourse. Andi’s Show: https://genders-queers-buccaneers.pinecast.co/episode/45c1cdc6/silver-s-hot-date Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllR...

As SuperJurassTastic month comes to an end Jarod, Travis, and Bill are joined by Mitch from ComicBookCast to discuss retro-futuristic adventure that is Fantastic Four: First Steps and celebrate an incredible and faithful depiction of Marvel’s first family! Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 Channel: htt...

Days before Fantastic Four: First Steps is out, this past Friday Marvel head honcho gave the entertainment press a sneak peek at the future of the MCU. Join Jarod and Travis as they discuss what Feige has in store for the MCU post Secret Wars with everything from a coming reset and the proper introduction to the X-Men, the fate of Blade, when to expect Miles Morales, and more! Sunday’s Bloody Mary...

SuperJurassTastic Month continues with the release of James Gunn’s triumphantly optimistic restart to DC on the big screen! Join Jarod, Travis, Bill, and our special guests Alden Diaz of Anytime with Ken & Alden, and Mr. Radtastic to analyze this film and embrace the punk rock nature of being kind. Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube....

SuperJurassTastic is upon us! Kicking off this exciting run of summer blockbusters is Jurassic World: Dominion and Jarod is joined by Taylore to discuss the ups and downs of the Jurassic franchise and then unpack the latest dino filled adventure! Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 Channel: https://www.y...

This week on TNAP Jarod and Travis get hyped with the overwhelmingly positive reactions to Superman, the news that the script for The Batman 2 is finally finished, Punisher joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and go over the final trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps! Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch69...

This week on KNR Jarod and Conor rundown the news from the Galaxy far, far away including casting updates for Star Wars: Starfighter, Mark Hamill discussing whether or not he’s hanging up his Jedi robes, and the announcement of Spaceballs 2! Support the Kuhn Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-honor-of-parker-supporting-the-kuhn-family?attribution_id=sl:7a87db2f-2830-457d-8b43-9a250df33684&l...

This week on TNAP Travis is back to help unpack the news of Doomsday and Secret Wars being delayed, the unfortunate cancellation of the EA Black Panther game, Jessica Jones’ return to the MCU, and Jarod presents a theory on why the Harry Potter reboot is going to cause a singularity that will cause the destruction of Fandom Culture! Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized...

Andor Season 2 has come to an end and we are joined by Gus from Triad of the Force to discuss this densely packed thrilling season. From the all too real tyranny of the Empire to the thrilling Star Wars adventures of this season, and our stand out characters we unpack this amazing final season! Support the Kuhn Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-honor-of-parker-supporting-the-kuhn-family?attrib...

This week on TNAP Jarod and Bill discuss Thunderbolts*, it’s themes about mental health, and what it means both as an individual film and it’s impact on the greater MCU Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMitch692Channel Help us out by chuckin' a buck on our Patreon:...

May the Fourth be with you! Join us as Jarod, Bill, Conor, Kason, and special guest Michael McCoy of All Remaining Systems to celebrate 20 years of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith and discuss how this story has changed us and how our feelings on it have changed with time and what experiencing the fall of the Republic on the big screen again effected how we see the tragic end to the Pr...

Jarod and Bill return to discuss the final day of Star Wars Celebration 2025 and discuss the upcoming season of Star Wars: Visions and its spin-off and look forward to Celebration Los Angeles in 2027! Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMitch692Channel Help us out by...

Jarod and Bill return to discuss the final day of Star Wars Celebration 2025 and discuss the upcoming season of Star Wars: Visions and its spin-off and look forward to Celebration Los Angeles in 2027! Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMitch692Channel Help us out by...

Jarod streamed live to recap all of the exciting news out of day 2 Star Wars Celebration from updates on Ahsoka Season 2, the hype for the final season of Andor, and the announcement of Star Wars: Zero Company! Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMitch692Channel Help...

Jarod and Bill broadcast live to discuss the news out of the first day of Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Chiba Japan! From the new “Star Wars: Starfighter” led by Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling, updates around “The Mandalorian & Grogu”, and the announcement of “Maul: Shadow Lord”! Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSyst...

With Andor Season 2 on the horizon the dynamic duo of Ken Napzok and Alden Diaz of ForceCenter, Casterly Talk, Ahch-To Radio, and Anytime With Ken & Alden join Jarod to discuss the complex politics of Andor, in and out of the galaxy far, far away. Ken’s Links: https://www.kennapzok.com/#/ Alden’s Links: https://bsky.app/profile/thataldendiaz.bsky.social Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysblo...

This week on TNAP Jarod is joined by Mitch692 to discuss the line up and controversy around Switch 2, the rumors of Robert Pattinson joining the cast of Dune: Messiah, and end with a discussion around the penultimate episode of Daredevil: Born Again! Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 Channel: https://w...

This week on TNAP Jarod is joined by Mitch692 to discuss the exciting news for the future of Spider-Man on the big screen including the title for the next MCU movie and details for Beyond the Spider-Verse and then discuss the thrilling conclusion to the Muse arc of Daredevil: Born Again! Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemain...

With Andor Season 2 on the horizon the dynamic duo of Ken Napzok and Alden Diaz of ForceCenter, Casterly Talk, Ahch-To Radio, and Anytime With Ken & Alden join Jarod to discuss the complex politics of Andor, in and out of the galaxy far, far away. Ken’s Links: https://www.kennapzok.com/#/ Alden’s Links: https://bsky.app/profile/thataldendiaz.bsky.social Sunday’s Bloody Mary: https://sundaysblo...